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COP31 in the making – Implementation, Korean ambition and the action agenda

South Korea hosted UNFCCC Climate Week 3 & K-GX in Yeosu (Apr 20–25), offering key signals ahead of COP31 in Antalya.

CBAM reshapes competition between Thailand and Vietnam: Who gains the edge?

In January 2026, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), comes into force, turning carbon emissions into a decisive factor in export pricing and market competitiveness.

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Offshore wind and the long view: Why the Philippines must start now

As the Philippines faces rising energy demand, fuel import dependence, and climate risk, offshore wind offers a long-term pathway to stronger energy security, industrial growth, and system resilience.

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From ISO 17298 to IFRS nature disclosures: Mapping Taiwan's high-impact sectors in five charts

On Oct. 6, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 17298:2025, marking its first international standard focused on biodiversity. Unlike the policy-oriented Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the di

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Vietnam's nuclear revival meets a tightening global uranium market

Vietnam’s return to nuclear power comes at a more complex moment than earlier policy cycles may have anticipated.

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Legal analysis for Vietnam's Certificate of Construction Acceptance for FiT energy project

Vietnam’s retroactive FiT disputes affecting 12GW of solar and wind projects have renewed investor concerns. The expert examines the role of Construction Completion Acceptance (CCA) in determining project eligibility and tariff entitlement.

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Vietnam's energy transition: A looming regulatory storm in the shadow of DPPA

Vietnam’s renewable energy sector is caught in a strange, somewhat contradictory moment. On one hand, the long-awaited Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) framework finally went live in March. By lowering the barriers for entry, it felt like the indust

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CBAM pressure on Asia’s steel exports: Assessing exposure and strategies for low carbon competitiveness

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will officially take effect in 2026. Among industries exporting to the EU, iron and steel as well as aluminum are expected to face the most significant impact.

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Navigating Vietnam's DPPA revisions: What they mean for the electricity market?

As Vietnam accelerates industrial expansion and global economic integration, ensuring the sustainable availability of competitively priced renewable electricity has become a strategic priority - particularly given Vietnam’s abundant wind and solar.

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Rethinking Malaysia’s path to net zero: The role of the Climate Change Bill and carbon markets

Carbon credits to be tabled under Malaysia’s new climate change bill should serve as a bridge towards decarbonisation rather than a substitute for it.

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Vietnam's DPPA and the risk of double-charging under the two-part electricity tariff mechanism

The DPPA mechanism is expected to play a pivotal role in Vietnam’s roadmap toward Net Zero. However, during implementation, the Cost Structure must be carefully scrutinized when applying DPPA concurrently with the two-part electricity tariff.

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TWSE ESG overhaul: Energy disclosure, natural carbon sinks reshape corporate carbon strategy

As ESG becomes a standard in international capital markets, the Taiwan Stock Exchange will upgrade the evaluation to an ESG framework starting in 2026, expanding its scope from governance to include environmental and social dimensions.

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